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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
spot on one lung and collapsed lung
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Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jul 29, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 29, 2005 12:00AM
Waiting would be no problem if it were only the spot on your mother’s lung. Her doctor needs to answer your question to know if the delay is OK. It depends on how much of your mother’s lung has collapsed and if she has a lung problem along with this. These are the factors that would be considered in determining the seriousness of your mother’s condition and the urgency of her being admitted to the hospital.
If it were me I would not delay in getting to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
They need to put in a chest tube and fill the lung back up and then go from there.
Good Luck and my prayers are with both of you.
Ringbo